Industry News

Bel Canto Announces Black MA1200 Monoblocks

January 3rd, 2025

The Bel Canto Black MA1200 uses ultra-low noise discrete power regulation for the discrete voltage amplifier stages. The amp uses Bel Canto’s new hybrid power supply for the first time. This hybrid approach uses a new triple shielded ultra-low noise power transformer technology to isolate the low-level power supplies from AC power noise and internal noise sources, while also preventing signal corrupti ... Read More.

Bluesound New NODE ICON is Available Now

December 13th, 2024

Bluesound’s reference wireless music streamer is now available worldwide, marking an exciting milestone for the multi-room audio brand and setting a new benchmark in HiFi streaming. 

TORONTO, CANADA, DECEMBER 12, 2024 – BLUESOUND, the original wireless hi-res multi-room music brand, proudly announces that its highly anticipated flagship wireless music streamer, the  ... Read More.

QRONO by MQA Labs Announced

December 6th, 2024

DECEMBER 5, 2024, TORONTO, CANADA – MQA Labs, the audio IP team within the Lenbrook Media Group, is announcing two innovative technologies within its QRONO product line. QRONO dsd sets a new standard in DSD-to-PCM converters, and QRONO d2a is designed to get the best audio performance out of every DAC. Both technologies will hit the market this month in Bluesound’s latest streamer, the NODE ... Read More.

Bose Corporation Acquires McIntosh Group

November 19th, 2024

November 19, 2024 – Today, Bose Corporation, a company synonymous with delivering amazing, premium audio experiences since its founding, announced the acquisition of McIntosh Group, the parent company of renowned high-performance and luxury audio brands that include McIntosh and Sonus faber. McIntosh Group manufactures the world’s finest amplifiers, speakers, turntables and other audio products, significantly expanding Bose’s portfolio.

This strategi ... Read More.

Bowers & Wilkins Announces Zeppelin Pro

October 18th, 2024

Worthing, UK—October 15, 2024: The most recent version of the iconic Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin has already met with huge critical acclaim for its outstanding combination of spectacular design, superlative performance and superior smart features.

Now, Bowers & Wilkins is proud to announce an even higher-performance version of its world-renowned wireless loudspeaker: introducing ... Read More.

Qobuz Introduces DSD And DXD Audio Formats

October 11th, 2024

Paris, October 10th, 2024 – Qobuz, the music lovers’ high-quality music streaming and download platform, has announced the launch of Direct Stream Digital (DSD) and Digital eXtreme Definition (DXD) audio formats on its high-fidelity download store. Since it launched in France in 2007, and in the US in 2019, Qobuz has consistently led the field in terms of the highest-quality music files, and its intr ... Read More.

Rotel Announces The Michi Q5 CD Player

September 20th, 2024

Tokyo, Japan (September 20, 2024) – Michi, renowned for its legacy of high-end audio excellence, is expanding its elite lineup of audiophile-grade components with the launch of the Michi Q5 Transport DAC. The Q5 redefines the CD player experience by merging state-of-the-art technology with unmatched craftsmanship to deliver the unparalleled sound quality demanded by the most discerning of au ... Read More.

Aurender Introduces A1000 High Performance Analog Player

September 4th, 2024

A1000

Traditional Aurender Ethos, Evolved.

High-performance analog player with versatile input/output options for seamless system integration.

Features Galore

Offering outstanding audio performance and a plethora of new features, the A1000 is the perfect choice for music enthusiasts seeking an immersive and versatile digital input/output sys ... Read More.

Introducing dCS Varèse: The Most Advanced System Yet

August 23rd, 2024

dCS Varèse music system

At dCS we strive to reproduce each aspect of a musical recording with absolute fidelity. This ethos has guided our work for more than 35 years, driving the development of everything from our earliest digital converters to our current product range. We have devised some of the most sophisticated audio technologies available in our efforts to reveal the full impact of ... Read More.

McIntosh Launches MX200 AV Processor

August 9th, 2024

BINGHAMTON, NY – AUGUST 8, 2024 – Today, McIntosh Laboratory, Inc., the premier name in audio excellence, proudly announces the launch of its MX200 A/V Processor. Merging cutting-edge technology with unmatched performance, this powerhouse processor redefines the boundaries of at-home cinema entertainment. Highly versatile, the MX200 A/V Processor offers up to 11.2 channels of si ... Read More.